How to get from Charlestown to Salem by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Charlestown to Salem in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 206 bus from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the 401 bus from Broad St at Cherry St station to East Broadway at Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Bus - 206
206
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 401
401
Leaves from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charlestown
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paoli Rail Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #5438 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Cherry St
    ID 27947
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Salem
  • 9
    Ride to bus station East Broadway at Union St
    Ride to bus station
    East Broadway at Union St
    ID 28098
    103 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Salem

The distance between Charlestown, Philadelphia and Salem, Philadelphia is approximately 66.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Salem by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Charlestown

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd.

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd
  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS
  • Morehall Rd & Flat Rd

Public transit stations close to Salem, Philadelphia

Salem is located at Salem, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is East Broadway at Union St.

Bus stations close to Salem:

  • East Broadway at Union St
  • East Broadway at Ninth St
  • East Broadway at Eakin St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charlestown to Salem?

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line PAO, Bus line 401.

  • Is there a direct bus between Charlestown and Salem in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charlestown to Salem in Philadelphia?

    The 206 bus line goes from Paoli Rail Station station near Charlestown to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till East Broadway at Union St station near Salem in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Charlestown to Salem in Philadelphia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Salem in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 3 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Charlestown to get to Salem in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 206 bus from the Paoli Rail Station stop near Charlestown in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Charlestown and Salem in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the East Broadway at Union St stop, which is closest to Salem in Philadelphia.

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